AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

Penguins Split Weekend with IceCaps

Published on November 26, 2013 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News Release


Weekly Rewind

Wed., Nov. 20 - Penguins 3 at ROCHESTER 1

Cody Sylvester scored the game-winning goal in his AHL debut as the Penguins downed the Americans, 3-1, in Rochester. Also skating in his first AHL game, Denver Manderson picked up the assist on Sylvester's tally.

Fri., Nov. 22 - PENGUINS 1 vs. St. John's 2

IceCaps goalie Eddie Pasquale made 31 saves to help St. John's edge W-B/Scranton by a score of 2-1. Harry Zolnierczyk netted the lone goal for the Penguins.

Sat., Nov. 23 - PENGUINS 5 vs. St. John's 2

W-B/Scranton exploded for five goals in the third period to rally past St. John's, 5-2. Making his first AHL start, Eric Hartzell stopped 29-of-31 to earn the victory. Bobby Farnham and Tom Kostopoulos each potted a goal and assist.

The Week Ahead

Wed., Nov. 27 - Penguins at ADIRONDACK

Adirondack has dropped four straight after winning six in a row. The Phantoms currently sit in fourth place in the Northeast Division with a record of 7-8-0-2.

Fri., Nov. 29 - PENGUINS vs. Binghamton

The Senators own the best offense in the AHL at 3.89 goals/per game and have won seven of their last eight to remain tied for first place in the East Division.

Sat., Nov. 30 - Penguins at HERSHEY

The Bears have scored first in 13 of their 16 games this season and outscored opponents, 21-12, in the first period. Hershey has totaled 18 goals in its last three victories.

Ice Chips

- Simon Despres and Brian Gibbons remain tied for the league lead with a +13 plus/minus rating. Jayson Megna ranks third at +12.

- Tom Kostopoulos is three points away from the 500th of his pro career.

- Jeff Deslauriers leads the league with 10 wins.

- Jayson Megna is on a six-point streak (4g-2a).

- The Penguins have totaled the most third-period goals in the AHL this season and are outscoring opponents, 31-10, in the final 20 minutes of regulation.

- The last time the Penguins scored five goals in a period at home was Dec. 26, 2005 when they compiled seven goals in the first period versus Hershey.

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